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Old Nick
noun
, Informal.
- the devil; Satan.
Old Nick
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Old Nick1
First recorded in 1660–70
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Example Sentences
Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.
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"Water isn't hot," muttered Old Nick, clasping both hands about the jug.
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Then there was an old salt, just such another as Old Nick, who was full of an innumerable quantity of stories.
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I hope the next crack won't give us a picture of the Old Nick himself, horns, split hoofs, forked tail and all!
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Probably a play on the words Nich-olas and Old Nick may be designed.
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